"The symptoms can be similar to a cold or other viruses, but if it is influenza, symptoms are more extreme," Pinney said.

Ministry staff report that they have a good supply of the flu vaccine available, and more shipments on the way. Pinney encouraged everyone who is eligible to receive a flu shot.

"It's absolutely not too late," she said.

Those who are most vulnerable to the flu are very young children, the elderly, pregnant women and patients with chronic health conditions or immunity problems.

"We encourage these patients, or anyone with very severe symptoms, to see a provider," said Mary Templin, nurse practitioner in MDCMC's Occupational Health and Wellness department.

This year's flu vaccine includes prevention for Influenza A and B, as well as H1N1.

"We've seen confirmed cases of both the A and B flu strains here in Door County," Pinney said. H1N1 has not been reported in the area this flu season.

The hospital is practicing what it preaches - this year the flu shot was mandatory for all health-care workers.

"If an employee declined, they are required to wear a mask while working," Pinney said. The staff staff is working hard to see that the community knows that the best bet for prevention is getting a flu shot.

"We're trying to immunize as many people as we can," Templin said.

At Friday's flu clinic, the clinic will bill insurance or there is a cash fee of $26.

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Sturgeon Bay: Clinic offers flu shots Friday

Ministry North Shore Medical Clinic of Sturgeon Bay has scheduled a flu clinic for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, open to all ages 5 and above. No appointment is necessary.

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